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above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth

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electric noticeboard; electric scoreboard; electric bulletin board

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nine parts; ninety percent; mostly; nine percent

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to run out of breath; to be short of breath; to run out of steam; to be unable to continue; to die

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courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness

1

to have an uneasy conscience

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choices; alternatives; options

1

aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective

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to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up

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I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...

2

to (go and) do; to make (a blunder, mess, etc.); to perpetrate; to achieve; to accomplish; to pull off

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to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)

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luxury cruise ship; luxury liner

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anchorage; anchoring; mooring

2

Western style

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these

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(cash) register; checkout (counter); cashier

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guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper

1

rooftop

5

terrace

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blackboard

1

easel

1

to lean against; to set against

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reserving (for exclusive use); (full) booking; chartering; block reservation

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one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face

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participant; entrant; player; competitor

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knob; doorknob

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seaside; seashore; coast; coastland

2

restaurant (esp. Western-style)

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one sweep (of the eye); sweeping view; unbroken view

1

gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent

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red brick

4

storehouse; warehouse; godown

5

Bay Bridge

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stand-up meal; buffet

1

25; twenty five

1

about; roughly; generally; on the whole; completely; quite

1

two thirds

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centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government

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to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on

1

stir; commotion; noise

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contagion; infection

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leaping flames; flying sparks; spread of fire (due to leaping flames); repercussions in unanticipated areas; spilling over; impetigo contagiosa

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hey!; say!; I say!; I; me

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whispered conversation; whispering

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paying no heed to; not caring about; taking no notice of

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ring; circle; hoop; wheel; circle (e.g. of friends); planetary ring

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to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)

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roast beef

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to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)

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